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How to securely store HeidiSQL passwords

According to this HeidiSQL stores passwords obfuscated in the registry. I would like to save them in a more secure manner:
I have an encrypted VeraCrypt volume and I want HeidiSQL to only access my passwords when the volume is mounted. Is there a way to do this?

Solution

  • just a little idea:

    • use portable version of HeidiSQL
    • put your HeidiSQL portable in your veraCrypt volume

    this is of-course with the assumption of HeidiSQL portable does not store anything in the registry. this, you need to verify yourself by using it from a USB stick/drive from one PC to another, and see if your passwords are carried to the other PC.